AKT LAW‘s transport team covers marine, air, road and rail mandates, with a particular specialism in shipping work. The team works across ship finance, ship sales and purchases, shipbuilding contracts and shipping litigation and arbitration. Clientele for the team include shipyards, shipowners, banks, agents, carriers, charterers and logistics companies. At the helm of the team are Rona Kaspi and Serra Aksakal, key advisers for shipbuilding mandates. Melek Başak Aldı, focused on ship financing, ship purchase and sale and dispute resolution, is another key contact on the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘AKT stands out for dynamic, solution-oriented practice, deep expertise across corporate, commercial and dispute matters, and highly responsive, business-aligned advice backed by academic strength and practical insight.’
- ‘AKT delivers practical, solution-oriented advice that supports efficient decision-making.’
- 'The firm succeeds through error-free operation, honesty, transparency and respect. Its common-sense approach and timely responses greatly support clients in the time-critical shipping sector.’
- ‘Ercan Demir and Serra Aksakal coordinate seamlessly across jurisdictions and ensure teams meet client requirements effectively.’
- ‘Rona Kaspi, Mehmet Çağlayan and Melek Başak Aldı provide high-quality solutions around the clock with consistent, clear communication.’
- ‘The practice delivers strong maritime, ship sale, purchase and M&A expertise, combining commercial insight, responsiveness and tailored solutions supported by technological innovation.’
Key clients
- Kühne + Nagel Nakliyat Ltd. Şti. CIMC Qianhai Commerce & Trading Co. Sefine Denizcilik Tersanecilik Turizm San. ve Tic. A.Ş. DB Cargo Mare Amante International LLC Bright Denizcilik ve Gemi İşletmeciliği A.Ş. Sanmar Denizcilik Makina ve Tic. A.Ş. Gelibolu Gemi İnşaat San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Beşiktaş Tersane A.Ş. İçdaş Çelik Enerji Tersane ve Ulaşım Sanayi A.Ş. Tersan Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Hat-San Gemi İnşaa Bakım Onarım Deniz Nakl. San. ve Tic. A.Ş. MRC Mercan Holding Yalova Pilotaj A.Ş. Sönmezler Agro Tarım Gıda San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Karadeniz Holding Cemre Marin Endüstri A.Ş. Çeliktrans Deniz İnşaat Ltd. Şti. Most Denizcilik Çevre Hiz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Armona Denizcilik A.Ş. Anka Brokerage Lojistik A.Ş. B International Shipping and Logistics DMCC Safi Holding Likit Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Thome Ship Management Pte. Ltd. Denizbank A.Ş. The Britannia Steamship Insurance Association Europe UK P&I Club Assuranceforeningen Gard – gjensidig - M.R.C DENIZCILIK TURIZM VE PETROL URUNLERI TIC. LTD. STI. VisionF Yatçılık A.Ş. Kuzey Star Shipyard Denizcilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Dunya Yachts - Ursa Gemicilik Bakım Onarım Tersanecilik San. ve Tic. A.Ş. Transoba Denizcilik ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Work highlights
Advising Sanmar in both consultancy matters and disputes.
Advising B International on the handling of shipbuilding and financing for very large gas carriers, setting up an ownership joint venture.
Advising Tersan Shipyard and Tersan Marine on a wide range of matters, including high-value shipbuilding and supply contracts and cross-border arbitration proceedings.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rona Kaspi; Serra Aksakal
Other key lawyers
Melek Başak Aldı; Mehmet Çağlayan; Ercan Demir